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Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed, which has sold over one million copies, Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism during his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America''s Special Operations Forces.Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.Sea Stories begins in 1963 at a French Officers'' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell stories about their adventures during World War II-the place where a young Bill McRaven learned the value of a good story. Sea Stories is an unforgettable look back on one man''s incredible life, from childhood days sneaking into high-security military sites to a day job of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages.Action-packed, humorous, and full of valuable life lessons like those exemplified in McRaven''s bestselling Make Your Bed, Sea Stories is a remarkable memoir from one of America''s most accomplished leaders.

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THE INSTANT #1 New York Times BESTSELLER From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL. The title “Bullfrog” is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. In the ensuing four years, he served as Chancellor to the entire University of Texas System, with its 230,000 students and 100,000 faculty and health care workers. During those four decades, Admiral McRaven dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge, from commanding combat operations—including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Phillips, and the raid for Osama bin Laden. THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG draws on these and countless other experiences from Admiral McRaven’s incredible life, including crisis situations, management debates, organizational transitions, and ethical dilemmas, to provide readers with the most important leadership lessons he has learned over the course of his forty years of service. Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable, rich with insights like those featured in his bestselling memoir, Sea Stories, about the specific leadership traits required to be at the top of your game, including: Who Dares, Wins Run to the Sound of the Guns No Plan Survives First Contact with the Enemy THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG is Admiral McRaven’s clear-eyed treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great.

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A New York Times Bestseller #1 New York Times bestselling author Admiral McRaven tells stories from his life and career that illustrate the principles of effective leadership during times of crisis. Throughout his 40-year career, Admiral McRaven has experienced every manner of calamity imaginable. From managing failed hostage rescues to responding to student unrest, McRaven has learned how to successfully navigate crises—those moments that push the limits of your experience and challenge your confidence, when leadership skills alone may not be enough.Conquering Crisis provides a new set of tools for facing these stressful moments with poise. It breaks crises down into five phases assess, report, contain, shape, and manage—and provides concrete steps to come out the other side stronger. With incredible personal stories, thought-provoking parables, and memorable lessons, Admiral McRaven sheds light on the ways we can rise to the occasion in times of crisis and act as leaders, no matter the situation.

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Admirál McRaven sloužil sedmatřicet let jako Navy SEAL a velel na všech úrovních. V hodnosti čtyřhvězdičkového admirála působil na závěr své vojenské kariéry jako velitel všech amerických speciálních jednotek. Autor je součástí americké vojenské historie a byl zapojen do nejznámějších misí v nedávné minulosti včetně zajetí Saddáma Husajna, záchrany kapitána Richarda Phillipse a přepadení a zabití Usámy bin Ládina. Kniha je nezapomenutelným ohlédnutím na skvělý život člověka od jeho dětství přes proniknutí do vysoce utajovaných vojenských míst až po každodenní pronásledování teroristů a zachraňování rukojmí. Nejsou to ani tak memoáry, jako série příběhů o důležitých událostech a misích. Každá kapitola se liší detaily konkrétní události nebo mise. Kapitola o záchraně kapitána Phillipse na otevřeném oceánu z rukou somálských pirátů je fascinující - žádná taková akce se nedá uskutečnit bez plánování, schopností a hrdinství. Nejdelší kapitola popisuje dlouhé a podrobné plánování přepadení Usámy bin Ládina. McRaven píše o mužích a ženách, kteří s pokorou a s opakovanou myšlenkou potřeby týmové spolupráce sloužili své vlasti na každé misi. Podmínkou splnění úkolu je společné úsilí všech zúčastněných.

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Make a new start this year with positive daily habits for a healthy mind, from the incredible No. 1 New York Times bestsellerTHE INCREDIBLE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER''SUPERB, SMART, AND SUCCINCT'' FORBES______Struggling to find structure? Finding yourself lacking motivation?Start by making your bed.Maintaining routine and structure is more important than ever in the age of home working, flexi-time and the general chaos of life.In Make Your Bed, Admiral William H. McRaven shares 10 life lessons he learned during his Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his long Naval career, but also throughout his life.He will teach you how to . . .· Master the essential daily habits for staying grounded· Learn how to keep your mind calm and ready for the day ahead· Find solace and companionship in the people around you· Cope with setbacks and keep moving forward· Stray beyond your comfort zone and take risksWritten with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple and universal wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire every reader.______''A book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can'' The Wall Street Journal

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SpongeBob Comics: Silly Sea Stories is a collection of classic SpongeBob stories, specially curated by SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg and some of the biggest names in comics. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! Silly Sea Stories includes short, self-contained classic SpongeBob stories, bringing together the main characters and the rest of the undersea cast that fans know and love—all in an exciting comic book adventure.“The comics perfectly match the tone of the show, from the humor to the visual style.” —BooklistSpongeBob Comics:SpongeBob Comics: Silly Sea Stories (#1)SpongeBob Comics: Aquatic Adventurers, Unite (#2)SpongeBob Comics: Tales from the Haunted Pineapple (#3)SpongeBob Comics Deluxe Edition: Treasure Chest

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''What a writer he was; he could flip over a sentence so gently, and showthe underbelly in a heartbeat. His work is always quietly compassionate'' Elizabeth StroutIn this final collection of ten exquisite, perceptive and profound stories, William Trevor probes into the depths of the human spirit. Here we encounter a tutor and his pupil, whose lives are thrown into turmoil when they meet again years later; a young girl who discovers the mother she believed dead is alive and well; and a piano-teacher who accepts her pupil''s theft in exchange for his beautiful music. These gorgeous stories - the last that Trevor wrote before his death - affirm his place as one of the world''s greatest storytellers.''Trevor is a master of both language and storytelling'' Hilary Mantel''He is one of the great short-story writers, at his best the equal of Chekhov'' John Banville''The greatest living writer of short stories in the English language'' New Yorker

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Reading the stories of Somerset Maugham is rather like curling up and up listening to the delicious, risqué tales of an old, dear and rather wicked friend. You turn the pages and enter a magical world of fabulous characters, are transported to the very place, the villa, the street, the bar, of which he writes. This Macmillan Collector’s Library selection features ten of his finest and most vivid stories: ''The Letter'', ''The Verger'', ''The Vessel of Wrath'', ''The Book-Bag'', ''The Facts of Life'', ''Lord Mountdrago'', ''The Colonel''s Lady'', ''The Treasure'', ''Rain'' and ''P&O''.This elegant edition of W. Somerset Maugham''s Best Short Stories features an afterword by writer and journalist Ned Halley.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector''s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector''s Library are books to love and treasure.

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Somerset Maugham is the acknowledged master of the short story, and his full range is represented in this collection. In acclaimed stories such as ''Rain'', ''The Letter'', ''The Vessel of Wrath'' and ''The Alien Corn'', Maugham illustrates his wry perception of human weakness and his genius for evoking compelling drama and an acute sense of time and place.

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Though W. Somerset Maugham was also famous for his novels and plays, it has been argued that in the short story he reached the pinnacle of his art and it was his true métier. These expertly told tales, with their addictive plot twists and vividly drawn characters, are both galvanizing as literature and wonderfully entertaining. In the adventures of his alter ego Ashenden, a writer who (like Maugham himself) turned secret agent in World War I, as well as in stories set in such far-flung locales as South Pacific islands and colonial outposts in Southeast Asia, Maugham brings his characters vividly to life, and their humanity is more convincing for the author''s merciless exposure of their flaws and failures. Whether the chasms of misunderstanding he plumbs are those between colonizers and natives, between a missionary and a prostitute, or between a poetry-writing woman and her uncomprehending husband, Maugham brilliantly displays his irony, his wit, and his genius in the art of storytelling.

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William is back and just as mischievous as ever! Dive into this collection of classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton, featuring the endearing and troublesome William Brown - updated for a new generation of readers. Bursting with fun, adventure and wit, this centenary anniversary edition features Thomas Henry’s original inside illustrations and an introduction by Louise Rennison.''William is as fresh and funny as ever'' - Chris Riddell''Gloriously funny'' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.In this collection of fourteen stories, William Brown has his sights set on the stage. When William gets to work writing, directing and performing in his very own play, he intends to amaze and impress his audience – whether they like it or not!Enjoy more of William''s adventures in Just William, More William, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.

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“This delightful book is filled with fascinating and enchanting folklore and histories of both coast and sea. Even if you are not a coastal dweller, you will find magic and wonder in some of England''s oldest and strangest tales. A lovely read.” - Annie WorsleyEngland is a maritime nation. Our folklore and history are scattered with tall tales of the high seas, mysteries of the unknown world beneath the ocean surface, and the coast where human life meets the salt sea.This book is a collection of traditional folk tales from the coasts and seas of England, retold with a contemporary twist by Lisa Schneidau. Within these pages you’ll find magic and monsters, sailor heroes and ghost ships, and even mermaids and shapeshifters.Immerse yourself in these sea stories and let the current of England’s mysterious ocean world sweep you away.

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January, 1721. London is reeling from the effects of the greatest financial scandal of the age - the collapse of the South Sea Bubble. William Spandrel, a penniless mapmaker, is offered a discharge of his debts by Sir Theodore Janssen, a director of the South Sea Company, on one condition: he must secretly convey an important package to Amsterdam.The package safely delivered, Spandrel barely survives an attempt on his life, only to discover the recipient has been murdered, and Spandrel is the prime suspect. Spandrel quickly realises that he has become a pawn in several people''s games - British Government agents, and others, are on his trail, believing that the mysterious package contains secrets that could spark a revolution in England.Spandrel''s only chance of survival is to recover the package and place its contents in the right hands. But what are the contents and whose exactly are the right hands?

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The Number One best-selling, epic true-life story of one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the 19th century, beautifully reissued alongside Philbrick’s new paperback, Sea of Glory.The sinking of the whaleship Essex by an enraged spermwhale in the Pacific in November 1820 set in motion one of the most dramatic sea stories of all time: the twenty sailors who survived the wreck took to three small boats (one of which was again attacked by a whale) and only eight of them survived their subsequent 90-day ordeal, after resorting to cannibalising their mates.Three months after the Essex was broken up, the whaleship Dauphin, cruising off the coast of South America, spotted a small boat in the open ocean. As they pulled alongside they saw piles of bones in the bottom of the boat, at least two skeletons’ worth, with two survivors – almost skeletons themselves – sucking the marrow from the bones of their dead ship-mates.

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Part of an exciting new series of small format guides which help you better understand the sea, by William Thomson FRGS.

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How one visionary inspired 200 years of art, poetry, and protest…Weaving between the historical, cultural and personal, award-winning author Philip Hoare reveals a web of creative minds and artistic iconoclasts fired with the wild and revolutionary genius of William Blake.‘A life-changing book’ The Times, Book of the Week‘A poetic fever dream’Telegraph‘Queer in all senses of the word’ Neil Tennant‘Undoubtedly Hoare’s masterpiece’ Olivia LaingIn 1973, Derek Jarman set off from London to film the stones of Avebury. He was following in the footsteps of Paul Nash, who had photographed the ancient megaliths a generation before. Standing in that muddy field, by those stones, both artists had felt a direct connection to their hero – a man who had died a long, long time ago, yet who remained electrically alive to them.In this alluring and poetic odyssey, Philip Hoare traces the enduring legacy of William Blake and how he came to inspire so many creative lives. Reaching out of his past and into our future, Blake draws together the natural world and metaphysical realms, merging the human and the animal and the spiritual, firing up twentieth-century artists, filmmakers, poets, writers and musicians with his radical promise of absolute freedom. This stirring, deeply felt book brings us back to Blake and shows that art still has the power to create positive change.‘A book that is neither Blake biography nor critical analysis nor legacy-tracing nor personal odyssey but a capacious mixing of them all … a joyful and dizzying romp through the stories of those who came under Blake’s posthumous spell’ Philip Marsden,Spectator ‘Beneath the leaps and returns, the book is skilfully structured, following Blake’s life and art, and rendering all the inset lives complete, however discontinuous they appear … One can foresee a rush of books in the run-up to 2027, the bicentenary of Blake’s death, but nothing will be as audacious or intriguing as William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love’ Jenny Uglow, TLS

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For centuries, writers have been inspired by the sea, pitting man against nature in stories and novels. The allure of the sea is mighty, and here is a collection of classic adventure stories from writers such as Daniel Defoe, Joseph Conrad and C. S. Forester, whose protagonists must pit their wits against fierce oceans, terrifying storms and creatures of the deep.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.A young Hornblower is tested in a rare short story by C. S. Forester, a ship’s captain is gripped by a fatal desire to stay on course in ''Make Westing'' by Jack London and terrifying sea monsters rear their heads in Rudyard Kipling’s ''A Matter of Fact''. An elderly captain saves the day in ''The Captain’s Arm'' and ''The Open Boat'' by Stephen Crane is an account of a nail-biting shipwreck.Many of the writers chosen here are experienced sailors and seafarers themselves, bringing authenticity and realism to their own gripping tales.

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PocketBook 700 Era Color - Stormy Sea 7\" barevný displej E Ink Displej s technologií E Ink Kaleido™ 3 pro barevné stránky s 50% vyšším rozlišením a PPI. SMARTlight Adaptivní nasvícení s možností výběru teplých nebo studených odstínů pro nejlepší čtenářský komfort. Design a přenosnost Era Color s brilantním designem a kompaktní velikostí je ideální pro čtení doma i na cestách. Boční ovládací panel Boční ovládací tlačítka a G-senzor pro pohodlné čtení pro praváky i leváky. Reproduktor a Bluetooth Podpora 6 zvukových formátů a možnost poslechu audioknih z vestavěného reproduktoru nebo přes Bluetooth. Převod textu na řeč Převod jakéhokoli textového souboru na zvukovou stopu s přirozeně znějícím hlasem. Ochrana proti vodě Era Color s ochranou IPX8 vydrží ponoření do sladké vody až do hloubky 2 metrů po dobu 60 minut. Podpora 25 formátů Podpora všech oblíbených knižních a grafických formátů, včetně CBR a CBZ komiksů a formátů manga. Specifikace Displej: 7\" E Ink Kaleido™ 3, 1264 × 1680 (stupně šedé), 632 × 840 (RGB), 300 PPI (stupně šedé), 150 PPI (RGB), 16 stupňů šedé, 4096 (RGB), kapacitní (vícesenzorová), SMARTlight Procesor: Osmijádrový (1,8 GHz) Paměť: 1 GB RAM, 32 GB vnitřní paměť Baterie: 2 500 mAh (lithium-iontová polymerová) Senzoři: G-senzor, senzor zakrytí Konektivita: Wi-Fi (dvojpásmová – 2,4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, USB typu C, OTG, zvuk přes USB (přes 3,5 mm adaptér), reproduktor (mono) Podpora formátů: 25 formátů knih a obrázků, 6 zvukových formátů, formáty audioknih Převod textu na řeč: Angličtina (dalších 25 jazyků zdarma ke stažení) Slovníky: 11 předinstalovaných jazykových kombinací, + 42 jazykových kombinací ke stažení Online služby: PocketBook Cloud, Dropbox, Send-to-PocketBook Aplikace: Knihkupectví, Knihovna, Slovník, Prohlížeč, Audioknihy, Zvukový přehrávač, Galerie, Kalkulačka, Zprávy RSS, Poznámky, Šachy, Klondike, Klikyháky, Sudoku Rozměry: 134.3 × 155 × 7.8 mm Hmotnost: 235 g Barva: Stormy Sea (Rozbouřené moře) Vodotěsnost: IPX8 Obsah balení: Čtečka e-knih, USB kabel typu C, dokumentace

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POCKETBOOK Verse Pro Color - Stormy Sea Čtečka e-knih s barevným displejem Nový barevný displej E Ink Kaleido™ 3 s 6palcovou úhlopříčkou zajišťuje dokonalý zážitek při čtení. Podpora audioknih a převod textu na řeč Poslouchejte audioknihy přímo na Verse Pro Color díky Bluetooth rozhraní. Převod textu na řeč promění jakýkoli textový soubor v audioknihu. Vodotěsnost třídy IPX8 Verse Pro Color odolá ponoření do sladké vody až do hloubky 2 metrů po dobu 60 minut. Cloudové služby a Wi-Fi Zakupte si knihy jednoduše v jakémkoli obchodu díky dvoupásmové Wi-Fi, a spravujte svoji knihovnu pomocí PocketBook Cloudu a Dropboxu. SMARTlight Adaptivní nasvícení pro jakékoli požadavky: od studeného modrého odstínu pro čtení za denního světla až po teplý a uklidňující žlutý odstín pro čtení v noci. Lehké a praktické Toto zařízení je dokonale kompaktní a lehké. Disponuje ergonomickým designem a mechanickými tlačítky, a je doplněno dotykovým displejem pro vyšší míru komfortu. Podpora 25 formátů knih a grafiky Verse Pro Color podporuje 25 nejoblíbenějších formátů bez konverze, včetně komiksových formátů a knih s ochranou Adobe DRM. Specifikace Typ displeje: E Ink Kaleido™ 3 Rozlišení (stupně šedé): 1072 × 1448 Rozlišení (RGB): 536 × 724 Velikost displeje: 6” (15.24 cm) PPI (stupně šedé): 300 PPI (RGB): 150 Barevná hloubka (stupně šedé): 16 Barevná hloubka (RGB): 4096 Dotyková obrazovka: Kapacitní (vícesenzorová) Nasvícení: Ano (SMARTlight) Vodotěsnost: Ano (IPX 8) Procesor: Osmijádrový (1,8 GHz) RAM: 1 GB Vnitřní paměť: 16 GB Baterie: 2 100 mAh (lithium-polymerová) G-senzor: Ano Senzor zakrytí: Ano Wi-Fi: Ano (dvoupásmová – 2,4/5 GHz) Bluetooth: Ano (5.4) USB port: USB typu C Podpora OTG: Ano Zvuk přes USB: Ano (přes 3,5mm adaptér) Platforma (operační systém): Linux 4.9.56 Rozměry: 108 × 156 × 7.6 mm Hmotnost: 182 g Dostupné barvy: Stormy Sea (Rozbouřené moře) Vodotěsnost: IPX8 EAN produktu: 7640152097270

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Feast your eyes on this luxurious hardback anthology of classic tales of horror, presented with gilded page edges, patterned endpapers and a striking, gold-embossed cover design.The 18 terrifying tales in this collection are created by some of literature's finest writers of horror, including Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, and Bram Stoker. In stories filled with death, obsession, and paranoia, you will encounter hideous demons, abandoned castles, and gruesome discoveries. So settle down and prepare to be petrified.Tales include: The Invisible Giant by Bram Stoker The Tapestried Chamber by Sir Walter Scott A Warning to the Curious by M. R. James The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley A Dead Secret by Lafcadio Hearn The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson The Whistling Room by William Hope Hodgson The Horror at Red Hook by H. P. Lovecraft The Ghost and the Bone-setter by Sheridan Le Fanu This beautiful compendium is presented with gold gilded page-edges, patterned endpapers, ivory paper and a gold-embossed cover design, making it a wonderful gift or collectible for any horror lover.

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A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.Whenever Roo visits Grandpa, she loves exploring the seaside cove near his cottage. But on her latest stay, Grandpa explains that he can’t go down there any more – the path is too steep and overgrown for him to manage. Instead Grandpa tells Roo the stories behind the many objects that fill his house. All of Grandpa’s stories feature the cove and Roo realizes that now, even though they’re so close to the sea, Grandpa is cut off from it. Is there anything she can do to bring Grandpa to the place he loves the most?An inspiring tale about the importance of sharing stories, by Sylvia Bishop, the author of ERICA''S ELEPHANT and THE BOOKSHOP GIRL.

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Welcome to Tenderness! A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness. At first glance, it's a store like any other.Sure, it's a bit odd that the handsome manager has his own fan club. And perhaps the customers are somewhat eccentric. But there's a warmth about Tenderness that draws you in.The bright lights are always on. The employees know you by name. And the shelves are stacked with delicious treats, from strong hot coffee to sweet parfaits, egg sandos to ramen, crispy fried chicken to refreshing soba.After a while, you get the feeling that whatever you need might just be waiting for you here... Celebrating the joy of connection and community, The Convenience Store by the Sea is the heartwarming international bestseller from award-winning Japanese novelist Sonoko Machida.

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Haroun''s father is the greatest of all storyletters. His magical stories bring laughter to the sad city of Alifbay. But one day something goes wrong and his father runs out of stories to tell. Haroun is determined to return the storyteller''s gift to his father. So he flies off on the back of the Hoopie bird to the Sea of Stories - and a fantastic adventure begins.

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Haroun's father is the greatest storyteller. His magical stories bring laughter to the sad city of Alifbay. But one day something goes wrong and his father runs out of stories to tell. Haroun is determined to return the storyteller's gift to his father. So he flies off on the back of the Hoopie bird to the Sea of Stories - and an adventure begins.

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Sea Spray z řady Style Stories okamžitě vytváří definovaný, rozcuchaný a plážový vzhled. Dodává mírně matný povrch, působí proti poškození způsobenému volnými radikály.

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Weigh anchor and prepare for the voyage of a lifetime! We''re setting course for a world of mystery and magic, epic adventure, and terrible danger. This beautifully illustrated, full-colour hardback gift edition draws together 15 stories from around the world, as retold by poet and children''s author Corinna Keefe and brought to life by multi-award winning illustrator Khoa Le.Thrill to the epic voyages of the trickster Maui, who made the islands of Polynesia; swim with dragons alongside China''s Lin Moniang; and enjoy the mischievous antics of the Klabautermann, a cheeky German sea-goblin. Ideal for children aged 8+.

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The stories in this collection move from Malaya to America and England, and include some of Maugham''s most famous tales; ''Flotsam and Jetsam'', the story of an old woman trapped for years in a loveless marriage in the remote rubber plantations; ''The Man with the Scar'', and notably the opening story ''The Vessel of Wrath'', a tale of the unexpected love that grows between a devout missionary nurse and a drunken reprobate. In this second volume of his collected stories, Maugham illustrates his characteristic wry perception of human foibles and his genius for evoking compelling drama from an acute sense of time and place.

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The third volume of Somerset Maugham''s Collected Short Stories, introduced by the author, contains the celebrated series about Ashenden, a secret service agent in World War I. Based on Maugham''s own experiences with the British Intelligence service in Switzerland, the stories are vignettes in which he dramatises both the romance and absurdity of espionage as well as its ruthlessness and brutality. Accountable only to ''R'', Ashenden travels all over the Continent on assignments which entangle him with such characters as the traitor Grantley Caypor, the passionate Guilia Lazzari, and the sinister ''hairless Mexican''.

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This final classic collection of stories reveals Somerset Maugham''s unique talent for exposing and exploring the bitter realities of human relationships. Brilliant tales of love, infidelity, passion and prejudice, the stories range from ''The Lotus Eater'' in which a man has a vision of a life of bliss in the Mediterranean, to the astringent tales of ''The Outstation'' and ''The Back of Beyond'' in Malaya and South East Asia. Largely set in favourite Maugham country, this colourful collection brilliantly evokes the numbered days of the British Empire.

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“Impeccably researched…captivating!” —Elin Hilderbrand * “A well-paced history.” —The New York Times Book Review * “Fascinating…with new details and well-sourced reporting.” —Associated Press NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The intimate, multigenerational story of the Kennedy family as seen through their Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod—the iconic place where they’ve celebrated, mourned, and bonded—based on more than a hundred in-depth interviews by a Rolling Stone editor and journalist Kate Storey.Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, is synonymous with the Kennedy family. It is where, for a hundred years, America’s most storied political family has come to celebrate, bond, play, and grieve. It is also the setting of so many events we remember: JFK giving his presidential acceptance speech, Jackie speaking with a Life magazine reporter just days after her husband’s assassination, Senator Edward Kennedy seeking refuge after the Chappaquiddick crash, Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger tying the knot—and even Conor Kennedy courting pop star Taylor Swift. Anyone who has lived in, worked at, or visited the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port has had a front-row view to history. Now, with extraordinary access to the Kennedy family—and featuring more than fifty rarely-seen images—journalist Kate Storey gives us a remarkably intimate and poignant look at the rhythms of an American dynasty. Drawing from a wealth of conversations with family members, friends, neighbors, household and security staff, Storey presents a rich and textured account of the Kennedys’ lives in their summer refuge. From the 1920s, when Rose and Joseph P. Kennedy rented then bought a home known as The Malcolm Cottage, to today, when many Kennedys have purchased their own homes surrounding what’s now called The Big House, this book delivers many surprising revelations across the decades, including what matriarch Rose considered the family’s greatest tragedy, the rivalrous relationship between brothers Jack and Joe, details about Jackie’s life at the compound, and previously unknown glimpses into JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s loving and ill-fated relationship. “Engaging and…intimate anecdotes that often stand in contrast to predominant, media-created perceptions...Readers will come away with new insights and due appreciation for this uniquely American dynasty” (Booklist, starred review).

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Welcome to Tenderness! A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights.And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness. At first glance, it's a store like any other. Sure, it's a bit odd that the handsome manager has his own fan club.And perhaps the customers are somewhat eccentric. But there's a warmth about Tenderness that draws you in. The bright lights are always on.The employees know you by name. And the shelves are stacked with delicious treats, from strong hot coffee to sweet parfaits, egg sandos to ramen, crispy fried chicken to refreshing soba. After a while, you get the feeling that whatever you need might just be waiting for you here...

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These are the stories of some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. We travel to Venice, Greece, Denmark and Rome, and meet many different people. There is a greedy money-lender, a fairy king and queen, some Roman politicians and a young prince who meets the ghost of his murdered father.

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This classic collection of stories moves from England, France and Spain to the silver sands of the South Pacific. It includes the famous story ''Rain'', the tragedy of a narrow-minded and overzealous missionary and a prostitute, and ''The Three Fat Women of Antibes,'' an extravagantly sardonic tale of abstention and greed, as well as a host of other brilliant tales.

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Sadie's day at the beach takes a surprising turn when a mysterious tentacle carries her off on an epic underwater adventure! As she encounters everything from silly sea creatures to sparkling pirate treasure, will she ever make it back? With interactive stickers to help children and grown-ups spark imagination and grow vocabulary together.

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These stories center on schoolmaster Red Hanrahan and his supernatural experiences. Additional tales include The Secret Rose and Rosa Alchemica, featuring Yeats'' personal interpretations of Celtic mythology and occult legends.

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR – AVAILABLE ON NETFLIXWhen William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old, his family told him that he must leave school and come home to work on the farm – they could no longer afford his fees. This is his story of how he found a way to make a difference, how he bought light to his family and village, and hope to his nation.Malawi is a country battling AIDS, drought and famine, and in 2002, a season of floods, followed by the most severe famine in fifty years, brought it to its knees. Like the majority of the population, William''s family were farmers. They were totally reliant on the maize crop. By the end of 2001, after many lean and difficult years, there was no more crop. They were running out of food – had nothing to sell – and had months until they would be able to harvest their crop again.Forced to leave school at 14 years old, with no hope of raising the funds to go again, William resorted to borrowing books from the small local library to continue his education. One day, browsing the titles, he picked up a book about energy, with a picture of a wind turbine on the front cover. Fascinated by science and electricity, but knowing little more about the technology, William decided to build his own. Ridiculed by those around him, and exhausted from his work in the fields every day, and using nothing more than bits of scrap metal, old bicycle parts and wood from the blue gum tree, he slowly built his very own windmill.This windmill has changed the world in which William and his family live. Only 2 per cent of Malawi has electricity; William''s windmill now powers the lightbulbs and radio for his compound. He has since built more windmills for his school and his village.When news of William''s invention spread, people from across the globe offered to help him. Soon he was re-enrolled in college and travelling to America to visit wind farms. This is his incredible story.William''s dream is that other African''s will learn to help themselves – one windmill and one light bulb at a time – and that maybe one day they will be able to power their own computers, and use the internet, and see for themselves how his life has changed after picking up that book in the library.

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Henry, a brilliant but reclusive engineer, has achieved the crowning discovery of his career: he's created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He names the half-formed robot William.But there's something strange about William. It's not that his skin feels like balloon rubber and is the colour of curdled milk, nor is it his thick gurgling laugh or the way his tongue curls towards his crooked top teeth. It is the way he looks at Henry's wife, Lily.Henry created William but he is starting to lose control of him. As William's fixation with Lily grows and threatens to bring harm to their house, Henry has no choice but to destroy William. But William isn't gone.Filled with jealousy for humanity, for its capacity to love and create life, William starts to haunt the house. He lurks behind each locked door. You can hear him muttering in the eaves of the attic.He is whispering in Henry's head. And he will be the one to take control . .. William is a new kind of ghost story, where the haunting is not from another world, but from inside your home. Inside your head . . .

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Discover the life of William Kamkwamba, the Malawian inventor and engineer, who overcame poverty and famine to build windmills from recycled materials that brought electricity to his village.Little William grew up in a small village in Malawi. His parents were farmers, so every day after school William and his six sisters helped them tend the corn. One year, it rained so little that the fields dried up and William''s family could hardly pick any corn. With not much to eat and unable to afford school, William had to quit studying. But William refused to stop learning. So, whenever he had the chance, he went to the library.One day, he found a book that gave him a great idea: using the wind to make electricity and pump water for the corn! Of course, building a windmill from scratch was no easy task, but William was determined to make it happen. And he did. As soon as the wind started blowing, the blades began to turn and the tiny light bulb that William held in his hands lit up. It was an invention that would eventually bring water to the corn in his village and transform life for people across Malawi.This thoughtful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of William’s life. His story shows the importance of resourcefulness and the power of education, and the ability to overcome challenges, inspiring children to think creatively and make a positive impact in their communities.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

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A joyful anniversary edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Richmal Crompton''s bestselling, much-loved classic Just William - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring the original text illustrations by Thomas Henry and an introduction by Sue Townsend.''William is as fresh and funny as ever'' - Chris Riddell''Gloriously funny'' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable bundle of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.Whether he''s meant to be babysitting, putting on a show with his trusty gang of friends, the Outlaws, or meeting his faithful dog, Jumble, William Brown always has a new scheme up his sleeve. His intentions are good but nothing ever quite goes to plan in this hilarious collection of eleven stories about everyone''s favourite troublemaker.Enjoy more of William''s adventures in More William, William Again, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.

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A brave little puffling lives on Skellig Michael. It’s a windy, stormy day – a perfect day for a wild adventure. But she ends up far from home!Can her new animal friends help her find her way back?

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The Notebook meets The Haunting of Hill House in this split timeline queer twisted love story, set against the backdrop of a haunted English manor.William Thorn had his life all planned out… until he discovered his long-term boyfriend Archie in bed with another man. Distraught, William kicks him out of their home, where tragedy strikes when Archie is killed instantly in a car accident.Riddled with guilt, William is shocked to learn that heÂ’s inherited a manor in the quaint village of Stonewall, left to him in ArchieÂ’s will. He leaves the city with plans to make a new start for himself, but is surprised by the rundown state of the manor, and the unwelcoming villagers who want him gone. His only ally is Edward, a seemingly friendly local with secrets of his own.However, itÂ’s not only the villagers who are adverse to his presence. A malevolent spirit roams the manor, one that seeks to drive William out for good. But when he uncovers the heartbreaking tale of two men in love in the 1920Â’s, William strives to find peace for the spirit, ending the haunting once and for all.But what dark secrets lie hidden in the manor walls? And will William be able to put aside his own grief to save his new home...and his life?An evocative tale from #1 bestselling author Ben Alderson, exploring grief, trauma and the bones of the past, The Haunting of William Thorn is the perfect read for fans of the gothic.

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The last book completed by William Klein within his lifetime: A landmark retrospective encompassing Klein's legacy of creativity across photography, filmmaking, painting, book design, graphic design and beyond. Photographer. Filmmaker. Artist. Designer. To master one of those disciplines would be a lifetime achievement for any creative individual, yet William Klein's career was celebrated in each of them over the last eight decades. Klein was one of the great image makers of the 20th century and one whose work remains an enduring creative influence on the work of contemporary artists, photographers and filmmakers. With over 250 images, this career retrospective explores the late William Klein's entire creative and artistic arc. Directed by Klein himself, from the selection of content to book design, this large-format publication looks back at his uncompromisingly creative lifetime, showcasing Klein's prolific and relentlessly innovative contribution to the world of photography, art, design and filmmaking. Published in association with a major retrospective at the International Center of Photography, this book is a comprehensive take on his career. While best known as a photographer who broke all the rules and conventions, William Klein: Yes focuses on the full range of Klein’s work, from his abstract paintings through to his startling, authentic street photography and photobooks and his dynamic, satirical take on filmmaking. With a flowing, chronological text by David Campany, this book will be both an introduction to William Klein for a new generation and a source of fresh insights for those who already know who William Klein was: a true original.

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"William the Outlaw" by Richmal Crompton is a classic children's adventure novel brimming with humor and mischief. Following the escapades of the lovable troublemaker William Brown, Crompton crafts a timeless tale that captivates readers with its humor and sense of adventure.In this novel, Crompton masterfully portrays the antics of William, a spirited schoolboy who constantly finds himself in humorous predicaments. Whether he's attempting to play the role of an outlaw or embarking on mischievous adventures with his friends, William's escapades are guaranteed to elicit laughter and entertainment. Richmal Crompton's witty storytelling and vivid characterization bring the world of William Brown to life, making it a beloved classic in children's literature. With its blend of humor, adventure, and mischief, "William the Outlaw" remains a timeless favorite among readers of all ages. This novel is a delightful journey into the imaginative world of childhood, where every day is filled with fun, trouble, and the thrill of adventure. As a classic of children's literature, "William the Outlaw" continues to entertain and inspire readers with its timeless charm and humor.

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William-An Englishman follows William Tully, a quiet and unassuming clerk whose life is upended by the death of his domineering mother. Freed from her control, William begins to search for purpose beyond his previously sheltered existence. His encounter with Faraday, a passionate socialist deeply involved in political activism, inspires him to explore the possibilities of a life dedicated to social reform. As their discussions draw William into the world of activism, he grapples with questions of identity, personal growth, and his role in advancing justice within a rapidly changing society. Set against the backdrop of mounting tensions of war, the story shifts from an intimate portrayal of personal loss to a wider exploration of societal challenges. Through William's evolution from a timid clerk to a politically engaged individual, the novel examines the interplay between independence, responsibility, and the complexities of activism during a time of global upheaval. William's journey reflects the struggle to balance personal transformation with the demands of a world on the brink of conflict, offering a thoughtful commentary on the connection between individual growth and broader societal change.

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It’s no secret that some people are just better suited to their jobs than others. It’s time to find out why and how you can achieve this same success and happiness too. Remember taking that career test in grade school where you were told you’d make a great federal judge or an exemplary lighthouse keeper? In this book, executive search CEO William Vanderbloemen takes that concept and maps it against hundreds of thousands of data points, forming a roadmap for all of us on how to choose careers that align with our personalities so that we are happy at work.William has become an unlikely business expert over his long and continuing career. Combining over fifteen years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of executive search, William created a brand-new industry: executive search for faith-based organizations. Prior to founding his own search company, William studied under a mentor with over twenty-five years of executive search experience at the highest level. William has surveyed thousands of people in the workforce. He’s asked what their job is and how they feel about them. He also asked them to report their scores on leading personality assessments.Now, in this groundbreaking guide, William helps you recognize the traits you possess that make you happy and then match those against your possible careers to find the best match.

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*An up-all-night slice of Halloween horror, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Black Mirror, and Frankenstein*''[A] timely spin on fears about AI developing consciousness . . . a diabolically disguised twist will bring you up short. Sleep tight'' The TimesHenry, a brilliant but reclusive engineer, has achieved the crowning discovery of his career: he''s created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He names the half-formed robot William.But there''s something strange about William. It is the way he looks at Henry''s pregnant wife, Lily.As William''s fixation with Lily grows and threatens to bring harm to their house, Henry has no choice but to destroy him. But William isn''t gone. In this smartest of smart homes, William becomes a haunting presence.He lurks behind each locked door. You can hear him muttering in the eaves of the attic. He is whispering in Henry''s head. And he will be the one to take control . . .''Its chilling final twist will have you turning directly back to the first page'' Mail on Sunday

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This is a political biography of William III (1650–1702): prince of Orange; stadhouder in the Netherlands from 1672; and (in a novel joint monarchy with his wife, Mary), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the revolution of 1688–9. William III explains how William overcame huge disadvantages at his birth to regain his family’s traditional dominance of Dutch politics; how he dedicated his life to the defeat of Louis XIV of France; how this brought him to the Stuart thrones in Britain and Ireland; and how he managed a war from 1689 which shifted the balance of Europe. William achieved these remarkable successes by being a new kind of ‘hybrid’ ruler. He befitted the traditional roles of aristocratic leadership and royalty: acting as a war leader, displaying personal and court magnificence, manipulating dynastic ties, and performing an authoritative masculinity. Yet he was also a master of an emerging public politics in which the opinions of others, and even wide populations, mattered. He persuaded his countries to fight Louis XIV of France with a brilliant mixture of mass print propaganda; skills of persuasion, compromise, and consent-building; a strong partnership with his popular wife; and a presentation of himself as his people’s servant. For all this significance, and innovation, he deserves to be far better known than he has been among anyone interested in the origins of modern Europe.This book will appeal to scholars and students alike studying the life and rule of William III, as well as more general audiences interested in the history of early modern England, Scotland, and Ireland within the political landscape of Western Europe.

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Audiokniha MP3 William Shakespeare, čte Jiří Dohnal,Zdeněk Štěpánek,Soběslav Sejk,Václav Švorc,Otomar Krejča,Emil Bolek - autor William Shakespeare, čte Otomar Krejča, Emil Bolek, Jiří Dohnal, Zdeněk Štěpánek, Soběslav Sejk a Václav Švorc Výběr z her Williama ShakespearaDivadlo, divadlo, divadlo - miniserie věnovaná divadlu a autorům s divadlem spjatým.William Shakespeare (pokřtěn 26. dubna 1564 – zemřel 23. dubna 1616)Audiokniha obsahuje výběr z her, jejichž autorem je slavný dramatik William Shakespeare nbsp;

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Jak jsme se ocitli na tomto světě? Je možné se uživit jen psaním? Jak žít smysluplně a nezpronevěřit se vlastní duši? Tyto otázky si klade hlavní hrdina titulní povídky "Odvážný mladý muž na létající hrazdě", mladík, který se podobá Williamu Saroyanovi, a udává tón celé sbírce: "Jsem vypravěč a mám jen jediný příběh - člověka. Miluji život a před smrtí jsem pokorný. Jsem proti prostřednosti. Je-li někdo poctivý idiot, mohu ho milovat, nemohu však milovat nepoctivého génia. Co živ jsem se smál pravidlům a posmíval se tradicím, stylům i manýrám. Jak je možno dávat pravidla tak nádhernému vynálezu, jako je člověk?" William Saroyan se narodil roku 1908 v kalifornském Fresnu v rodině arménského původu. Když mu byly tři roky, zemřel mu otec a William byl i se sourozenci umístěn do sirotčince. Později se rodina v čele s matkou znovu spojila a dospívající William začal brzy pracovat. Když doma narazil na několik otcových povídek, rozhodl se, že se stane spisovatelem. Kritiky zaujal především humanistickou povídkou "Odvážný mladý muž na létající hrazdě", posléze se na literární scéně etabloval emotivními knihami Lidská komedie, Tracyho tygr, Tati, tobě přeskočilo, Mami, mám tě ráda či dramatem Čas tvého života. William Saroyan zemřel v roce 1981. Jedna polovina jeho popela byla pohřbena v Kalifornii, druhá na jerevanském Komitasově panteonu, spolu s Aramem Chačaturjanem a jinými slavnými arménskými rodáky. Sbírka povídek "Odvážný mladý muž na létající hrazdě" je meditací přemýšlivého mladíka, muže i starce, meditací nad lidským údělem, civilizací, spiritualitou a smyslem spisovatelského umění." Sbírka povídek "Odvážný mladý muž na létající hrazdě" je meditací přemýšlivého mladíka, muže i starce, meditací nad lidským údělem, civilizací, spiritualitou a smyslem spisovatelského umění.

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